A Japanese funeral parlor has devised a new and unconventional method to help people meditate, relax, and escape the pressures of life. The funeral home, based in Chiba Prefecture, and several companies that followed its lead in Japan, offer the experience of lying in a coffin or practicing meditation inside it. This is considered a safe space for people to contemplate their mortality or to relax away from life's stresses. Participants can choose between an open or closed casket and can opt for soft music, a video projected on the ceiling, or complete silence and tranquility. This trend has become so widespread that funeral homes now offer a variety of caskets to suit different personalities, including elaborately decorated ones. The session lasts 30 minutes and costs $13. Proponents of the experience of lying in a casket argue that specifically preparing for death can have a profound impact on a person's mental health and suicidal thoughts. The growing interest in this service coincides with record-high suicide rates among young people in Japan, prompting people to develop new methods for mental health awareness. Companies promoting the service state that this type of meditation is beneficial for those who wish to spend some time alone to calm their nerves.